Mission to Japan

Mission to Japan

 

This mission is to develop ITKF as a true international karate organization which can be housed for all traditional karate styles including Shotokan-JKA-Nishiyama, JKA, Shito-ryu, Gojyu-ryu, Wado-ryu, Kyokushin-kan, and Okinawa traditional karate-do.

Our mission is to pull karate-do to 4th generation to fit 21st century’s demand as a global education to produce each practitioners to become quality human asset for global harmony and peace in each region.
Beyond nations, races, religions, languages, manners and customs.

We wish you happy New Year 2014 and happy New Era of ITKF.

 

Dec. 17 (Tue)

1)     Honorable Yoshiaki Harada, Executive Director, Japan Foreign Affairs Council, Congress of Japan, Judo 6th dan, Leader of Black Belt Society at Congress of Japan – 120 members

2)     Grand Master Ikky Ikuko Furuya, Calligraphy Artist, International Award Winner to design ITKF diploma

Dec. 18 (Wed)

3)     Budo education as mandetary, Ministry of Education, Science and Sports

4)     Japan Budo Center, the central administration office for all 9 Budo fields.

Dec. 19 (Thu)

5)     Toyo University, 3rd longest history of karate club in Japan, established in 1927 – 11 departments, 44 courses, 35,000 students, 250,000 alumini, 400 professors, 6th largest college. 10 times collegiate champions – Shito-ryu. Izumi sensei, who is secretary general of Presidents of Each Traditional Karate-do including Kyokushin-kai, exchanged info for future cooperation

6)     Prof. Nariaki Sato, Kendo Leader, Tsukuba Univ., Kokushikan Univ.

7)     Nobuyoshi Hiroi, Morihei Yoshikawa, Karate Club 2nd and 3rd Captain, and OB Leaders, Kokushikan Univ.. Top for traditional and sport karate, world champion in kata

Dec. 20 (Fri)

8)     Japan Olympic Committee – 2020 Tokyo Olympics, 2017 World Games in Poland for Karate diplomacy

9)     Junko Koshino, world well-known fashion designer, Lodge Institute of Design visiting professor, honorary doctorate recipient, Fame of Walk of Fame Inductee, June 2014

10)  Daizo Kanazawa, International Shotokan Secretary General & Instructor, 2nd son of Hirokazu Kanazawa sensei

Dec. 21 (Sat)

11)  Izumi Sensei to plan 2014 ITKF Championships, Tokyo, Nov., 2014; Grand Master Furuya, studying design of ITKF diploma

12)  Rev. Chiyomaro Shimoda, 1st karate instructor in Poland, Bishop of Jodo-temple, Hokkaido, and his younger brother Hidemaro Shimoda, Tokyo

Dec. 22 (Sun)

13)  Tatsuya Naka, 7th Dan., JKA, Director, PR, and Assistant to Executive Director

14)  Mr. Ito, International Investor

15)  Prof. Shinichi Ogawa, world well-known architect

Photos – 31st European Championship

On December 6-8, we held the 31st European Championship in Prague, Czech Republic, along with an Intercontinental cup. This was the new Era ITKF’s first event; it was inspiring, and everyone could feel the positive energy in the air, the excitement and the anticipation of a bright future. On the Championship participated 185 athletes from 14 countries (Armenia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovenia, Ukraine, United Kingdom).

The judging refreshment course preceding the competition was unique. There was plenty discussion which showed me that people are thinking and learning and that karate is still evolving.

The competition was on a very high technical level, the judging was good and fair, and all the judges followed a unified standard. This is a big achievement as such was uncommon in past ITKF tournaments. There was great friendship and sportsmanship on display between the athletes, judges, officials, and even observers.

“This is the kind of competition that Sensei Nishiyama and Aiko San spoke to me of and wished for — a showcase of Budo Karate.” Avi Rokah sensei

At ITKF we welcome all traditional karate styles, not only Shotokan or Nishiyama style. What we adhere to is not one style or another, but universal budo principles. These are like an axiom and true to all martial arts, regardless of the difference in technique or external form. They were discovered and passed down through many generations. They are mental and physical principles that allow us to be most effective in movement and combat; they apply to all areas of life.

The success of the European Championship is a great sign for our future, a sign that everyone is together in one train of thought, seeking unlimited development through Budo Karate, not just as technicians but also as human beings. Let us keep this energy and excitement; we are doing our best in every moment to be the best karate people we can be. Now lets do our best to enable many thousands of people to enjoy growth and development through Budo karate principles.

ITKF Judges´ Refresher Course conducted by W. Kwiecinski sensei, R. Fusaro sensei and A. Rokah sensei.

Eliminations on Saturday 7th December 2013, finals on Sunday 8th December 2013

31st Championship Results

31st European Championship Results

185 participants from 14 countries (Armenia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovenia, Ukraine, United Kingdom) competed on the 7th and 8th December 2013 in Prague.

CATEGORY GOLD SILVER BRONZE BRONZE II.
NAME STATE NAME STATE NAME STATE NAME STATE
Seniors KATA IND M Kwiecinski Witold POL Janusz Pawel POL Gevorgyan Tigran ARM
Seniors KATA IND W Zabrocka Malgorzata POL Marciniak Justyna POL Tsarova Natalia UKR
Seniors KUMITE IND M Stasiak Damian POL Stepan Jakub CZE Wojcik Lukasz POL Zibutis Dominykas LTU
Seniors KUMITE IND W Marciniak Justyna POL Depta Maria POL Mohlala Tanja DE Tsarova Natalia UKR
Seniors KOGO KUMITE M Stasiak Damian POL Kawecki Kasper POL Iemets Iurii UKR Mackonis Paulius LTU
Seniors KOGO KUMITE W Depta Maria POL Lewandowska Anna POL Aladaityte Dovile LTU Hubatsch Kathrin DE
Seniors FUKUGO M Radwanski Lukasz POL Wajda Rafal POL Neupokoev Petr RUS Pucha Volodymyr UKR
Seniors FUKUGO W Marciniak Justyna POL Zabrocka Malgorzata POL Tsarova Natalia UKR Sasovets Nina RUS
Seniors ENBU M-M Klebek Jan, Skwarski Bartosz POL Iemets Iurii, Veretokhhin Rostyslav UKR Zibutis Dominykas, Zibutis Kristijonas LTU
Seniors ENBU M-W Lewandowska Anna, Wanat Mateusz POL Tsarova Natalia, Iemets Iurii UKR Kleiblova Klara, Holotik Jakub CZE
Seniors KUMITE TEAM M Klebek Jan, Radwanski Lukasz, Stasiak Damian, Wojcik Lukasz POL Zibutis Dominykas, Zibutis Kristijonas, Cerska Paulius, Mackonis Paulius LTU Pucha Volodymyr, Sergienko Igor, Iemets Iurii, Galieiev Arsen UKR Stepan Jakub, Vagner Petr, Riha Martin, Holotik Jakub CZE
Seniors KATA TEAM M Janusz Michal, Janusz Pavel, Wajda Rafal POL Iemets Iurii, Pucha Volodymyr, Galieiev Arsen UKR Motiejunas Norbertas, Akimov Vadim, Sarkis Arnoldas LTU
Seniors KATA TEAM W Kargbo Katrin, Mleko Anna, Musial Joanna POL Kleiblova Klara, Janusova Martina, Kretikova Zuzana CZE Barnaba Francesca, Mengotti Paola, Zerial Francesca Italy
Youth KATA IND M Glab Jakub POL Golubchikov Gennady RUS Balinskis Denis LTU
Youth KATA IND W Gorzka Aleksandra POL Sajdutka Agnieszka POL Shevchenko Kristina UKR
Youth KUMITE IND M Rojowski Dawid POL Bezsmertnyi Viktor UKR Ventura Tomas CZE Heger Richard CZE
Youth KUMITE IND W Sajdutka Agnieszka POL Zalecinska Alicija POL Venturova Hana CZE Kleiblova Tereza CZE
Youth FUKUGO M Bezsmertnyi Viktor UKR Glab Jakub POL Konieczny Tomasz POL Mamikonyan Narek ARM
Youth FUKUGO W Gorzka Aleksandra POL Sajdutka Agnieszka POL Baltrusaityte Juste LTU Levenets Viktoriia UKR
Youth ENBU M-M Bezsmertnyi Volodymyr, Bezsmertnyi Viktor UKR Medynski Maciej, Szelagowski Mateusz POL Mamikonyan Narek, Eghiazaryan Gor ARM
Youth ENBU M-W Sajdutka Agnieszka, Szelagowski Mateusz POL Shevchenko Kristina, Peretiatko Dmytro UKR Venturova Hana, Heger Richard CZE
Youth KATA TEAM M Glab Jakub, Szelagowski Mateusz, Zwierchowski Adrian POL Bezsmertnyi Volodymyr, Bezsmertnyi Viktor, Stetskov Andrii UKR Zizas Lukas, Tatol Eryk, Guobis Sarunas LTU
Youth KATA TEAM W Gorzka Aleksandra, Nowak Gabriela, Sajdutka Agnieszka POL Kleiblova Tereza, Juranova Hana, Venturova Hana CZE Klunichenko Tetiana, Levenets Viktoriia, Yantsevych Yevheniia UKR
Juniors KATA IND M Buzinskiy Yevhen UKR Kardas Konrad POL Buczek Krzysztof POL
Juniors KATA IND W Piorek Klaudia POL Giebultowicz Natalia POL Korsun Daria UKR
Juniors KUMITE IND M Periteanu Maxim MDA Heger Jan CZE Lesko Bartosz POL Alaszewski Marcin POL
Juniors KUMITE IND W Bromek Adrianna POL Mogylevets Kateryna UKR Mleko Klaudia POL Korsun Daria UKR
Juniors FUKUGO M Buzinskiy Yevhen UKR Sowa Michal POL Heger Jan CZE Samulis Deividas LTU
Juniors FUKUGO W Piorek Klaudia POL Mleko Klaudia POL Mogylevets Kateryna UKR Ambrazaite Konstancija LTU
Juniors ENBU M-M Heger Jan, Slezak Miroslav CZE Bury Kamil, Ciosek Mikolaj POL Hovsepyan Grisha, Mkhitaryan Edgar ARM
Juniors ENBU M-W Mleko Klaudia, Buczek Krzysztof POL Korsun Daria, Kravets Anatolii UKR Ratkovich Olga, Alexandrov Pawel RUS
Juniors KATA TEAM M Buczek Krzysztof, Kardas Konrad, Sowa Michal POL Buzinskiy Yevhen, Gorodetskiy Maksym, Kravets Anatolii UKR HaRUStyunyan HaRUStyun, Mkhitaryan Edgar, Hovsepyan Grisha ARM
Juniors KATA TEAM W Giebultowicz Natalia, Mleko Klaudia, Piorek Klaudia POL Ratkovich Olga, Ratkovich Daniela, Chudnovskaia Valeriia RUS Ambrazaite Konstancija, Agejevaite Ana, Jankauskaite Greta LTU
Cadets KATA IND M Staszak Wiktor POL Klosek Michal POL Subbotin Anton RUS
Cadets KATA IND W Swiercz Paulina POL Cudzilo Iga POL Vasickova Dominika CZE
Cadets FUKUGO M Kusmierczyk Mikolaj POL Subbotin Anton RUS Cibulskis Mantas LTU Gabalis Domantas LTU
Cadets FUKUGO W Dietochka Mariia UKR Vasickova Dominika CZE Jankauskaite Greta LTU Penyashkina Valeriya UKR
Cadets ENBU M-M Alexandrov Pavel, Subbotin Anton RUS Klosek Michal, Lekan Mateusz POL Krasichkov Mykyta, Skibinskyi Yaroslav UKR
Cadets ENBU M-W Swiercz Paulina, Klosek Michal POL Litnitska Oleksandra, Kirsanov Kyrylo UKR DOCTOR STOP (Vasickova Dominika, Pokorny Vit) CZE